ENGINEERED COMPOSITE PIPING SYSTEMS

SPECIAL FITTINGS AND

EXAMPLES

SPECIAL FITTINGS AND EXAMPLES

FOR FIBERBOND® SERIES
•20HV
•20HV-D
•20HV(FDA)
•20HV-C
•20FR-E
•20FR-EC
•20JF
•20JF-C
•20JF16
•20JF16-C
•110FW
•20FR16
•20FR16-C
•20FR20
•20FR20-C

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 FIBERBOND® Fittings Guide - Special Fittings and Examples

PIPE SERIES:
The special flanged fittings contained in this book are available in the following series
(unless otherwise noted):
20HV Seawater, cooling water, drain lines, and vents. Series 20HV was
formerly known as Series 20FW-HV.
20HV-D A modified version of 20HV designed for drains and vents, rated for
7bar (100psig).
20HV(FDA) Identical to 20HV, except it follows the guidelines of
21CFR177.2420 for freshwater use.
20HV-C Identical to 20HV, except it has an electrically conductive exterior.
20FR-E Firewater ring mains.
20FR-EC Identical to 20FR-E, except with an electrically conductive exterior.
20FR16 Firewater ring mains, 16bar (232psig) rating up to 24”.
20FR16-C Identical to 20FR16, except with an electrically conductive exterior.
20FR20 Firewater ring mains, 20bar (290psig) rating up to 12”.
20FR20-C Identical to 20FR20, except with an electrically conductive exterior.
20JF Firewater deluge systems, jet fire rated (5 minutes dry).
20JF-C Identical to 20JF, except it has an electrically conductive exterior.
110FW 110mil liner product for corrosive chemical environments.

Please refer to the notes for each item in this document as the pressure rating
may vary from the standard product.

CHANGES FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITION:

November 2014: Moved the Fig.10O orifice flanges, Fig.11 vanstone flanges, Fig.17
bleed rings and Fig.19MH/MC blinds from the standard Fittings Guide to this Special
Fittings Guide. Changed thickness of the Fig.17 bleed ring from 1.50” to 1.75”.

September 2012: Added section on reducing flanges.

March 2010: Clarified pressure ratings for all items. Removed the branch on elbow for
sizes 3” and smaller.

February 2010: Clarified that the Flanged 90 Elbows and ANSI Flanged Elbows can not
be machined for grooves to fit an o-ring gasket.

October 2008: Added a reducing cross, Fig.78.

April 2008: Added page on special tees, Fig.40PPF and 40F3. Added page on crosses,
Fig.70.

March 2008: Added 300# flanges. Removed references to 20C. Limited

spectacles/spacers to 12” diameter and smaller. Added information to tables.

August 2005: Added information on spectacles and spacers.

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April 2005: Updated information in the examples.

August 2002: This is the first release of this document.

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 300# FLANGES

Size Fig.10 300#

L FLOD3 Bolts
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm)
1" 4.88" 123.8 4ea 5/8"
1.5" 6.13" 155.6 4ea 3/4"
2" 6.50" 165.1 8ea 5/8"
2.5" 7.50" 190.5 8ea 3/4"
3" 8.25" 209.6 8ea 3/4"
4" 10.00" 254.0 8ea 3/4"
5" 11.00" 279.4 8ea 3/4"
6" 12.50" 317.5 12ea 3/4"
See Fittings Guide
8" 15.00" 381.0 12ea 7/8"
for each product
10" 17.50" 444.5 16ea 1"
12" 20.50" 520.7 16ea 1 1/8"

14" 23.00" 584.2 20ea 1 1/8"

16" 25.50" 647.7 20ea 1 1/4"
18" 28.00" 711.2 24ea 1 1/4"
20" 30.50" 774.7 24ea 1 1/4"
24" 36.00" 914.4 24ea 1 1/2"

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. Standard pressure rating applies (e.g., 232psig for 20FR16 and 20FR16-C; 200psig up to 12” for
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 REDUCING FLANGES

Size Fig.10R Size Fig.10R

L FLOD3 L FLOD3
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm)
2"x1.5" 6.00" 152.4 16"x14" 23.50" 596.9
2"x1" 6.00" 152.4 16"x12" 23.50" 596.9
3"x2" 7.50" 190.5 16"x10" 23.50" 596.9
3"x1.5" 7.50" 190.5 18"x16" 25.00" 635.0
3"x1" 7.50" 190.5 18"x14" 25.00" 635.0
4"x3" 9.00" 228.6 18"x12" 25.00" 635.0
4"x2" 9.00" 228.6 20"x18" 27.50" 698.5
4"x1.5" 9.00" 228.6 20"x16" 27.50" 698.5
4"x1" 9.00" 228.6 20"x14" 27.50" 698.5
6"x4" 11.00" 279.4 24"x20" 32.00" 812.8
6"x3" See Fittings 11.00" 279.4 24"x18" See Fittings 32.00" 812.8
Guide for each Guide for each
6"x2" 11.00" 279.4 24"x16" 32.00" 812.8
product. L is product. L is
8"x6" based on the 13.50" 342.9 30"x24" based on the 38.75" 984.3
8"x4" large size. 13.50" 342.9 36"x30" large size. 46.00" 1168.4
8"x3" 13.50" 342.9 42"x36" 53.00" 1346.2
10"x8" 16.00" 406.4 48"x42" 59.50" 1511.3
10"x6" 16.00" 406.4
10"x4" 16.00" 406.4
12"x10" 19.00" 482.6
12"x8" 19.00" 482.6
12"x6" 19.00" 482.6
14"x12" 21.00" 533.4
14"x10" 21.00" 533.4
14"x8" 21.00" 533.4 1.
1. Standard pressure rating applies (e.g., 232psig for 20FR16 and 20FR16-C; 200psig up to 12” for
20FR-E and 20FR-EC).
2. Other reducing sizes may be available.
3. Standard bolt pattern is 150#.

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 VANSTONE FLANGES
POD

L LTHK3

FIG.11
FLOD

Size Fig.11 LTHK3 FLOD

L Max.L 20HV, 20FRE, 20JF 20FR16, 20JF16 Fig.11
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (mm)
1" 6" 152.4 6" 152.4 4.25" 108.0
1.5" 6" 152.4 6" 152.4 5.00" 127.0
2" 6" 152.4 12" 304.8 1.44" 36.5 1.39" 35.3 6.00" 152.4
2.5" 6" 152.4 12" 304.8 1.63" 41.4 1.60" 40.6 7.00" 177.8
3" 6" 152.4 12" 304.8 1.75" 44.5 1.71" 43.4 7.50" 190.5
4" 6" 152.4 12" 304.8 1.94" 49.3 1.95" 49.5 9.00" 228.6
5" 6" 152.4 12" 304.8 2.00" 50.9 2.04" 51.8 10.00" 254.0
6" 8" 203.2 12" 304.8 2.19" 55.6 2.19" 55.6 11.00" 279.4
8" 8" 203.2 12" 304.8 2.50" 63.4 2.48" 63.0 13.50" 342.9
10" 10" 254.0 18" 457.2 2.82" 71.5 2.88" 73.2 16.00" 406.4
12" 10" 254.0 18" 457.2 3.13" 79.4 3.20" 81.3 19.00" 482.6

14" 14" 355.6 18" 457.2 3.13" 79.5 3.41" 86.6 21.00" 533.4
16" 14" 355.6 18" 457.2 3.38" 85.8 3.78" 96.0 23.50" 596.9
18" 15" 381.0 18" 457.2 3.56" 90.4 3.88" 98.6 25.00" 635.0
20" 16" 406.4 18" 457.2 3.82" 96.9 4.26" 108.2 27.50" 698.5
24" 20" 508.0 24" 609.6 4.26" 108.1 4.76" 120.9 32.00" 812.8

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. Standard pressure rating applies (e.g., 232psig for 20FR16 and 20FR16-C; 200psig up to 12” for
20FR-E and 20FR-EC).
2. Flanges that are shipped loose for site installation are normally manufactured with a neck length up to
3" longer than the "L" values specified in this table
3. LTHK3 will vary by series. LTHK3 = LTHK1 + 0.75” (19 mm).
4. Standard bolt pattern is 150#.

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 ORIFICE FLANGES
POD
1.50" [38]
0.75" [19]
L2 LTHK2

1/2" Metal MNPT

FIG.10-O
FLOD

Size L2 LTHK2 FLOD

20HV, 20FRE, 20JF 20FR16, 20JF16 20HV, 20FRE, 20JF 20FR16, 20JF16 Fig.11
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (mm)
1" 8" 203.2 8" 203.2 1.25" 31.8 1.25" 31.8 4.25" 108.0
1.5" 8" 203.2 8" 203.2 1.25" 31.8 1.25" 31.8 5.00" 127.0
2" 8" 203.2 8" 203.2 1.25" 31.8 1.25" 31.8 6.00" 152.4
2.5" 8" 203.2 8" 203.2 1.25" 31.8 1.25" 31.8 7.00" 177.8
3" 8" 203.2 8" 203.2 1.25" 31.8 1.25" 31.8 7.50" 190.5
4" 8" 203.2 8" 203.2 1.25" 31.8 1.25" 31.8 9.00" 228.6
5" 8" 203.2 8" 203.2 1.25" 31.8 1.25" 31.8 10.00" 254.0
6" 8" 203.2 8" 203.2 1.25" 31.8 1.25" 31.8 11.00" 279.4
8" 8" 203.2 10" 254.0 1.38" 34.9 1.36" 34.5 13.50" 342.9
10" 10" 254.0 12" 304.8 1.63" 41.3 1.69" 42.9 16.00" 406.4
12" 10" 254.0 14" 355.6 1.88" 47.6 1.95" 49.5 19.00" 482.6

14" 14" 355.6 15" 381.0 1.75" 44.5 2.03" 51.6 21.00" 533.4
16" 14" 355.6 17" 431.8 1.94" 49.2 2.34" 59.4 23.50" 596.9
18" 15" 381.0 18" 457.2 2.00" 50.8 2.32" 58.9 25.00" 635.0
20" 16" 406.4 20" 508.0 2.13" 54.0 2.57" 65.3 27.50" 698.5
24" 20" 508.0 24" 609.6 2.38" 60.3 2.88" 73.2 32.00" 812.8

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. Standard pressure rating applies (e.g., 232psig for 20FR16 and 20FR16-C; 200psig up to 12” for
20FR-E and 20FR-EC).
2. Flanges that are shipped loose for site installation are normally manufactured with a neck length up to
3" (76 mm) longer than the "L2" values specified in this table
3. LTHK2 will vary by series. LTHK2 = LTHK or 1.25” (31.8 mm), whichever is greater.

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 ORIFICE & VANSTONE FLANGES
(cont'd)
Orifice and Vanstone Flange Weights
Size Fig.10O Fig.11
(includes metal backing ring)

(lb) (kg) (lb) (kg)

1" 2.5 1.1
1.5" 2.8 1.3
2" 3.1 1.4 7.4 3.3
2.5" 3.9 1.8 11.3 5.1
3" 4.2 1.9 12.0 5.5
4" 5.7 2.6 15.6 7.1
5" 7.5 3.4 17.9 8.1
6" 9.1 4.1 22.4 10.2
8" 14.5 6.6 29.8 13.5
10" 24.6 11.2 46.9 21.3
12" 35.8 16.3 62.8 28.5

14" 49.1 22.3 81.8 37.1

16" 67.6 30.7 111.4 50.6
18" 80.3 36.5 120.8 54.8
20" 100.3 45.5 158.5 72.0
24" 146.7 66.6 201.8 91.6

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"

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 BLINDS & BLEED RINGS
1/2" Metal MNPT
4.00" [102] 1.50" [38] (nominal)
1.25" [32]
0.75" [19]

1/2" Metal MNPT or

(high- or center-point) FIG.17

FLOD LTHK FIG.19MH or 19MC FLOD 1.75"(44mm)

Size Fig.17 Fig.19MH, 19MC

Thickness LTHK
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm)
1" 1.75" 44.5
1.5" 1.75" 44.5
2" 1.75" 44.5 Not Available
2.5" 1.75" 44.5
3" 1.75" 44.5
4" 1.75" 44.5
5" 1.75" 44.5
6" 1.75" 44.5
8" 1.75" 44.5
10" 1.75" 44.5
12" 1.75" 44.5

14"
Fig.19MH and
16"
Fig.19MC
18"
thicknesses are
20" the same as the
24" Fig.10 flange.
Not Available
30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"

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 BLINDS & BLEED RINGS (cont'd)
1. Drillings match 150#/125#. 300# drilling and other special drillings are also available in some sizes.
Some sizes, such as 2” 300#, prohibit the use of a bleed ring because of the limited space between the
bolt holes.

2. 316SS, 90/10 Cu-Ni, Titanium, Monel, and other materials are available for the MNPTs. FRP is not
available as the MNPT material.

3. ½” is the standard MNPT size for the Fig.17 bleed ring. ¾” is also available, but requires an increase
in thickness from 1.75” (44) to 2.00” (51).

3. For Fig.19, specify 19MH for a blind with a high point MNPT or 19MC for a blind with a center point
MNPT.

4. Fig.17 bleed rings with heavier thicknesses are available on a custom basis.

Blind Flange and Bleed Ring Weights

Size Fig.17 Fig.19MH, 19MC

(lb) (kg) (lb) (kg)

1"
1.5"
2" 2.3 1.0
2.5" 3.0 1.4
3" 3.3 1.5
4" 4.6 2.1 5.7 2.6
5" 5.3 2.4 6.7 3.0
6" 6.0 2.7 7.7 3.5
8" 8.4 3.8 9.7 4.4
10" 11.0 5.0 11.7 5.3
12" 15.3 7.0 13.7 6.2

14" 15.7 7.1

16" 17.7 8.0
18" 19.7 8.9
20" 21.7 9.9
24" 25.7 11.7

30" 31.7 14.4

36" 37.7 17.1
42" 43.7 19.8
48" 49.7 22.6
54" 55.7 25.3
60" 61.7 28.0

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 SHORT RADIUS 90 ELBOW

Size Fig.20SR
A FTHK FOD
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm)
1"
1.5"
2"
2.5"
3" 3.00" 76.2
4" 4.00" 101.6
5"
See Fittings Guide See Fittings Guide
6" 6.00" 152.4
for each product for each product
8" 8.00" 203.2
10" 10.00" 254.0
12" 12.00" 304.8

14"
16"
18"
20"
24"

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. Standard pressure rating applies (e.g., 232psig for 20FR16 and 20FR16-C; 200psig up to 12” for
20FR-E and 20FR-EC). However, the short radius elbow will have a larger pressure loss than the long
radius elbow.

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 FLANGED 90 ELBOWS

Size Fig.20SPF, 20SFF Fig.20TPF, 20TFF

A B A B FOD, FTHK
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm)
1"
1.5"
2" 3.00" 76.2 6.00" 152.4 3.00" 76.2 4.00" 101.6
2.5"
3" 4.50" 114.3 7.50" 190.5 4.50" 114.3 5.50" 139.7
4" 6.00" 152.4 9.00" 228.6 6.00" 152.4 8.00" 203.2
See Fittings Guide
5"
for each product
6" 9.00" 228.6 12.00" 304.8 9.00" 228.6 10.00" 254.0
8" 12.00" 304.8 16.00" 406.4 12.00" 304.8 15.00" 381.0
10" 15.00" 381.0 20.00" 508.0 15.00" 381.0 18.00" 457.2
12" 18.00" 457.2 24.00" 609.6 18.00" 457.2 22.00" 558.8

14"
16"
18"
20"
24"

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. Other 'B' dimensions may be available. The above flanges can not be machined for grooves to fit an o-
ring gasket. Pressure rating limited to 200psig up to 12”.
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 ANSI FLANGED ELBOWS & TEES

Size Fig.24, 44 Fig.34

A C FOD, FTHK
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm)
1"
1.5"
2" 4.50" 114.3 2.50" 63.5
2.5"
3" 5.50" 139.7 3.00" 76.2
4" 6.50" 165.1 4.00" 101.6
See Fittings Guide
5"
for each product
6" 8.00" 203.2 5.00" 127.0
8" 9.00" 228.6 5.50" 139.7
10" 11.00" 279.4 6.50" 165.1
12" 12.00" 304.8 7.50" 190.5

14"
16"
18"
20"
24"

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. The pressure rating for Figures 24, 34, and 44 are limited to 150psig. The Figure 24 and 34 elbows
are mitered, not full sweep. The above flanges can not be machined for grooves to fit an o-ring gasket.

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 SPECIAL TEES

Size Fig.40F3, 40PPF

A FOD, FTHK
(in.) (mm)
1"
1.5"
2" 6.00" 152.4
2.5"
3" 7.00" 177.8
4" 8.00" 203.2
5"
6" 10.00" 254.0
8" 12.00" 304.8
See Fittings Guide
10" 14.00" 355.6
for each product
12" 16.00" 406.4

14" 18.00" 457.2

16" 20.00" 508.0
18" 21.00" 533.4
20" 22.00" 558.8
24" 24.00" 609.6

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. The pressure rating for Figures 40PPF and 40F3 are limited to 150psig.

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 CROSSES

Size Fig.70, 78
A POD
(in.) (mm)
1"
1.5"
2" 6.00" 152.4
2.5"
3" 7.00" 177.8
4" 8.00" 203.2
5"
6" 10.00" 254.0
8" 12.00" 304.8
See Fittings Guide
10" 14.00" 355.6
for each product
12" 16.00" 406.4

14" 18.00" 457.2

16" 20.00" 508.0
18" 21.00" 533.4
20" 22.00" 558.8
24" 24.00" 609.6

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. The pressure rating for Figures 70 and 78 is limited to 100psig up to 16” and 50psig above 16”.
2. Either branch 3 and/or 4 may be a reducing branch for Fig.78.

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 ANSI FLANGED REDUCERS

Size Fig.64, 65
L O FOD, FROD
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm)

3"x2" 6.00" 152.4

4"x2" 7.00" 177.8
4"x3" 7.00" 177.8
=0.5 * (FOD- See Fittings Guide
6"x4" 9.00" 228.6
FROD) for each product
8"x6" 11.00" 279.4
10"x8" 12.00" 304.8
12"x10" 14.00" 355.6

1. The pressure rating for Figures 64 and 65 are limited to 150psig.

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 BRANCHES ON ELBOWS

Size Fig.46 Olet on Elbow

LS LT FOD, FTHK
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm)
1"
1.5"
2"
2.5"
3"
4" 8.00" 203.2 9.00" 228.6
5" 9.00" 228.6 10.00" 254.0
6" 9.00" 228.6 10.00" 254.0
8" 10.00" 254.0 12.00" 304.8
10" 11.00" 279.4 13.00" 330.2
12" 12.00" 304.8 14.00" 355.6
See Fittings
14" 13.00" 330.2 15.00" 381.0 Guide for each
16" 14.00" 355.6 16.50" 419.1 product
18" 15.00" 381.0 17.50" 444.5
20" 16.00" 406.4 18.50" 469.9
24" 18.00" 457.2 21.00" 533.4

30" 21" 533.4 25" 635.0

36" 24" 609.6 29" 736.6
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. The flange is limited to 2in. diameter or smaller.
2. A Fig.47JF MNPT Olet can also be used in lieu of the flange.
3. In some cases, the LT dimension can be reduced, however, space behind the flange for a torque
wrench will be limited.
4. An olet can sometimes be fabricated on the inside radius of the elbow as well.
5. Pressure rating in sizes up to 12” limited to 200psig.

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 SPACERS

Size SPACERS
I.D. W Z ROD FLOD
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm)
1" 1.00" 25.4 4.25" 108.0 1.00" 25.4 2.50" 63.5 4.25" 108.0
1.5" 1.50" 38.1 4.63" 117.5 1.00" 25.4 3.25" 82.6 5.00" 127.0
2" 2.00" 50.8 4.94" 125.4 1.00" 25.4 3.88" 98.4 6.00" 152.4
2.5" 2.50" 63.5 5.31" 134.9 1.00" 25.4 4.63" 117.5 7.00" 177.8
3" 3.00" 76.2 5.56" 141.3 1.00" 25.4 5.13" 130.2 7.50" 190.5
4" 4.00" 101.6 6.31" 160.3 1.00" 25.4 6.63" 168.3 9.00" 228.6
5" 5.00" 127.0 6.81" 173.0 1.00" 25.4 7.63" 193.7 10.00" 254.0
6" 6.00" 152.4 7.75" 196.9 1.00" 25.4 8.50" 215.9 11.00" 279.4
8" 8.00" 203.2 8.88" 225.4 1.50" 38.1 10.75" 273.1 13.50" 342.9
10" 10.00" 254.0 10.06" 255.6 1.50" 38.1 13.13" 333.4 16.00" 406.4
12" 12.00" 304.8 11.44" 290.5 1.50" 38.1 15.88" 403.2 19.00" 482.6

14"
16"
18"
20"
24"

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. Hole size matches the 150# bolt hole size: 0.75” for 2” to 4”, 0.88” for 5” to 8”, 1.00” for 10”, 12”, 1.13”
for 14”, 16”, 1.25” for 18”, 20”, and 1.38” for 24”. Z and W are nominal dimensions.
2. Thicknesses match the Fig.10 flange thickness for the respective series. Standard pressure rating
applies (e.g., 232psig for 20FR16 and 20FR16-C; 200psig up to 12” for 20FR-E and 20FR-EC).
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 SPECTACLES

Size SPECTACLES
I.D. ROD B.C., FLOD
(in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm)
1"
1.5"
2" 2.00" 50.8 3.88" 98.4
2.5" 2.50" 63.5 4.63" 117.5
3" 3.00" 76.2 5.13" 130.2
4" 4.00" 101.6 6.63" 168.3
See Fittings Guide
5" 5.00" 127.0 7.63" 193.7
for each product
6" 6.00" 152.4 8.50" 215.9
8" 8.00" 203.2 10.75" 273.1
10" 10.00" 254.0 13.13" 333.4
12" 12.00" 304.8 15.88" 403.2

14"
16"
18"
20"
24"

30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
1. Hole size matches the 150# bolt hole size: 0.75” for 2” to 4”, 0.88” for 5” to 8”, 1.00” for 10”, 12”, 1.13”
for 14”, 16”, 1.25” for 18”, 20”, and 1.38” for 24”.
2. Thicknesses match the Fig.10 flange thickness for the respective series. Standard pressure rating
applies (e.g., 232psig for 20FR16 and 20FR16-C; 200psig up to 12” for 20FR-E and 20FR-EC).

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 EXAMPLE NO.1

Example No.1: One of the advantages of the FIBERBOND® butt weld system is the use of “olets” (also
called “saddles”) for branch connections. For reducing connections, "olets" can be used instead of
reducing tees. These olets are constructed simply but cutting a hole in the header pipe and "stubbing in"
the branch connection to fit the contour. Then, the branch is laminated to the header to provide the
needed mechanical properties.

Another advantage is the lack of couplings. FIBERBOND® pipes and fittings have plain ends so there is
no need for couplings nor nipples to weld a flange to an elbow or any fitting to another fitting. Both of
these advantages can greatly reduce the number of welds in the system.

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 EXAMPLE NO.2

Example No.2: Note how the Figure 10 flange neck length can be adjusted for various dimensions. By
taking advantage of this option, welds can be eliminated in the piping system.

This example also shows the limits of "pup" pieces between fittings. While it is preferred that the
standard dimension from Fig.1 be used for a "pup" piece, shorter pieces can be shop fabricated. If
absolutely necessary, it is possible to weld lengths of pipe as short as 1/2" between two fittings. This
practice should be carried out in a shop-controlled environment.

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 EXAMPLE NO.3

Example No.3: There are some options available for flanges on tees. In this example, the dimension
from the center of the pipe to the flanged branch is limited to 16" which is possible for this size. Normally,
a full-size Fig.40 tee and a Fig.10 flange would be used (takeout would have been 16" + 10" = 2'-2").

The use of the Fig.40 and Fig.10 fittings would be preferred, but this option can be utilized when space is
limited. The maximum pressure rating for this type of fitting is usually 200psig for 20HV, 20FR-E,
20FR16, and 20FR20 and 150psig for 110FW and 20C.

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Example No.4: Branch connections must be spaced properly to meet the pressure requirements of the
system. Crosses are allowed at pressures up to 100psig (up to 16”; 50psig above this size), but above
this, they are not allowed. The only exception to this is in Example No.5.

Spacing branches closer can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The standard spacing is normally
required to allow room for the reinforced pad and “gussets” on the branches. But, in some cases, it is
possible to overlap these pads and gussets.

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 EXAMPLE NO.5

Example No.5: While it is preferred to locate all branch connections using Fig.46 and Fig.48, there is an
exception with the 2" branch connection. Because of its small size, a 2" branch can be located in many
different parts of the system, including on tees and elbows. They can also be located opposite each
other without derating the system.

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